Remembering those who died in 2020 as the year comes to an end

In addition to more than 300,000 people in the United States whose deaths have been attributed to the coronavirus, a handful of leaders and beloved figures died in what has been a tough 2020. The number of people who lost their lives in 2020 is unparalleled. This year, preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate there will be 3.2 million deaths, which would be the first time the U.S. surpassed 3 million deaths in a given year.

Here’s a list remembering some of the most famous people who lost their lives this year.